SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS MANAGER

Recruiter:

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref:

1727194888

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Role

Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by providing strategic financial insights, accurate reporting, and commercial support to drive performance and informed decision-making.

Location: Dainfern - Johannesburg

Job Type - Permanent on site

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage strategic financial initiatives to support business goals.
Deliver accurate and timely financial models, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
Provide commercial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate new business deals and ensure commercial viability.
Oversee post-project financial tracking, analysis, and reporting.
Drive the preparation and presentation of financial and KPI reports to executive management.
Manage budgeting and forecasting processes for the business unit.
Lead financial modeling, analysis, and business case evaluations (NPV, IRR, etc.).
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across finance and operations.
Lead and develop a diverse FP&A team to achieve strategic and operational goals.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and best practices.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Support implementation of financial systems and reporting enhancements.

Key Competencies

Strong financial acumen and analytical ability
Strategic mindset with commercial insight
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Leadership and team management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
Planning, prioritization, and process optimization
Integrity and ability to instill trust across teams

Skills & Expertise

Advanced financial modeling and data analysis
Budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
Reporting and presentation of financial insights
Costing and business case development
Policy development and compliance management
Proficient in MS Office Suite and financial reporting systems
Strong project management and organizational skills

Qualifications

Postgraduate degree or diploma in Accounting / Finance (essential)
CIMA qualification (advantageous)

Experience

Minimum 8+ years in senior management accounting / FP&A
Minimum 5 years in a leadership / managerial role
Exposure to business operations (essential)
Experience in the financial services industry (advantageous)

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